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OW05 BLX

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,796 mi
Last recorded146,796 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 BLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 146,796 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 146,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 144,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 144,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Jammed (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 139,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 139,930 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 135,317 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 135,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 131,520 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

offside handbrake performance weaker than nearside

Pass 4 Aug 2017 127,281 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear axle bump stop broken

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre bald on edge

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear axle bump stop worn

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Upper engine cover fitted obscuring components

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Fail 4 Aug 2017 127,281 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear axle bump stop broken

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre bald on edge

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear axle bump stop worn

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Upper engine cover fitted obscuring components

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Pass 15 Jul 2016 119,109 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 106,353 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 91,687 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 91,687 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 77,427 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 63,427 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,956 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 45,485 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 45,485 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Aug 2009 36,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 26,598 miles

Nail in near side rear tyre

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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OW05 BLX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OW05 BLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OW05 BLX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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